Articles from HELP USA

HELP USA, the renowned national homeless services provider and affordable housing developer, will launch its 40th anniversary celebration at HELP Heroes Night on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Tribeca 360 in New York City. This milestone evening will bring together civic leaders, advocates, artists, and philanthropists for a powerful night of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to ending homelessness.

HELP USA, the renowned national homeless services provider and affordable housing developer, today announced the election of Gale Sitomer and Yolanda B. Jimenez to its Board of Directors, effective April 2, 2025. With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and public service, both bring deep expertise to HELP USA’s efforts to prevent homelessness and support families with holistic, trauma-informed care.

HELP USA, a national leader in homeless services and supportive housing, hosted its third annual Art of Resilience Benefit on February 7, 2025, bringing together artists, philanthropists, and advocates to celebrate the healing power of creative expression. Held at the National Arts Club, the event raised critical support for HELP USA’s art therapy program, which provides a creative outlet for homeless individuals living in HELP USA shelters across New York City.

HELP USA, the renowned national homeless services provider and affordable housing developer, announces the election of Dr. Richard Park, Theresa (Terry) Bischoff, Gil Addo, and Ignacio Perez-Pozuelo to its Board of Directors. These distinguished leaders bring a wealth of experience and perspectives that will be invaluable in advancing HELP USA’s mission to end homelessness during this period of expansion and as the organization approaches its 40th anniversary.

HELP ONE officially opened today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by government officials, community representatives, and building residents, among others. The $129 million development reflects New York City’s and New York State’s commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable housing, especially for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. This first phase of a planned four-building complex that will add more than 500 affordable apartments and upwards of 2000 new jobs, strengthens HELP USA’s long-term commitment to Brooklyn. Read the full release.

HELP USA, the renowned national homeless service provider, announced today that Dan Lehman has been appointed the next CEO and President. He will begin his tenure on November 15, 2023, ensuring the $150M agency continues to provide best-in-class services and programs to clients across more than 60 sites.

HELP USA announced the appointment of Atenedoro (AT) Gonzalez, Esq. to its board of directors. Gonzalez will serve on the Transitional Housing and Governance Committees to lend guidance tenant/landlord interactions at HELP facilities and expanding relationships with City agencies and elected officials.

HELP USA, the renowned national homeless services provider and low-income housing developer, announced a slate of art initiatives with artist Derrick Adams to address traumas experienced by homeless and formerly homeless people in NYC. At the center is Adam’s large-scale mural, We Make the City’s Grid, 2023, a 25’ x 9’ ceramic tile mosaic. The artist’s first time working in this medium, the HELP USA commissioned work will be permanently installed at HELP ONE, four trauma-informed design buildings developed by HELP USA affiliate HELP Development Corp., in Brooklyn’s East New York. The first units will be ready for residents in summer 2023.